Attorneys file second lawsuit against FWC black bear hunt
Attorneys, represented by Atlantic Law Center in Volusia County, are fighting back against the FWC's black bear hunt. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Bella Schwartz, Paralegal for Atlantic Law Center on this issue and more on what they are fighting for.
Attorneys, represented by Atlantic Law Center in Volusia County, are fighting back against the FWC's black bear hunt. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Bella Schwartz, Paralegal for Atlantic Law Center on this issue and more on what they are fighting for.
FHP shares information, guidance after deadly wrong-way collision
Over the weekend, three people were killed by a by wrong-way driver in multi-vehicle crash. This happened on I-95, in Brevard County. FOX35 Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke wit Lt. Tara Crescenzi, Public affairs officer for FHP Troop D, on where things stand now with the incident and guidance on spotting wrong way drivers and preventing future accidents.
Over the weekend, three people were killed by a by wrong-way driver in multi-vehicle crash. This happened on I-95, in Brevard County. FOX35 Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke wit Lt. Tara Crescenzi, Public affairs officer for FHP Troop D, on where things stand now with the incident and guidance on spotting wrong way drivers and preventing future accidents.
Social Media fallout over reaction to Charlie Kirk's death
Both in Florida and nationwide, officials are being investigated over remarks made over Charlie Kirk's death. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Florida reporter and Florida Playbook author, about this, as well as the looming announcement on Jerry Demings's run for Governor.
Both in Florida and nationwide, officials are being investigated over remarks made over Charlie Kirk's death. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Florida reporter and Florida Playbook author, about this, as well as the looming announcement on Jerry Demings's run for Governor.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in Orlando
September 15th- October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month nationwide, and Orlando is kicking off it's festivities. FOX35 News+ Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke with Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz about the celebrations and what it means for the city.
September 15th- October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month nationwide, and Orlando is kicking off it's festivities. FOX35 News+ Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke with Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz about the celebrations and what it means for the city.
"Tron: Ares" overlay debuts for TRON Lightcycle / Run
The Magic Kingdom is gearing up for the release of the movie "Tron: Ares" by overlaying the TRON Lightcycle/Run ride. FOX 35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Drew Smith on this, along with a new Florida Resident deal for Walt Disney World parks, as well as construction updates surrounding Frontierland.
The Magic Kingdom is gearing up for the release of the movie "Tron: Ares" by overlaying the TRON Lightcycle/Run ride. FOX 35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Drew Smith on this, along with a new Florida Resident deal for Walt Disney World parks, as well as construction updates surrounding Frontierland.
TB Bucs need to 'Make CJ Stroud's life miserable'
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Houston gearing up for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans and quarterback CJ Stroud who struggled with inconsistencies and never got his offense going. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield comes off a tight win in Atlanta against the Falcons and hopes to get the Bucs out to another hot start with back-to-back road wins.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Houston gearing up for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans and quarterback CJ Stroud who struggled with inconsistencies and never got his offense going. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield comes off a tight win in Atlanta against the Falcons and hopes to get the Bucs out to another hot start with back-to-back road wins.
Charlie Kirk killing reaction and free speech concerns
Larry Walters, an attorney with extensive experience with First Amendment cases joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the limits of First Amendment protections for speech when it comes to online platforms and the string of educators and employees nationwide disciplined and even fired for posting messages after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death and where the First Amendment ends and the rights of private businesses begin.
Larry Walters, an attorney with extensive experience with First Amendment cases joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the limits of First Amendment protections for speech when it comes to online platforms and the string of educators and employees nationwide disciplined and even fired for posting messages after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death and where the First Amendment ends and the rights of private businesses begin.
Jerry Demings expected to join Florida Governor's race
Florida Politics is reporting Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends on entering the Florida 2026 Governor's race and could announce his candidacy by the end of September. Peter Schorsch, Publisher of Florida Politics, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his reporting on Demings' potential candidacy, what a Demings for Governor campaign could look like and the potential for a historic general election if Demings and Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds win their respective primaries.
Florida Politics is reporting Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends on entering the Florida 2026 Governor's race and could announce his candidacy by the end of September. Peter Schorsch, Publisher of Florida Politics, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his reporting on Demings' potential candidacy, what a Demings for Governor campaign could look like and the potential for a historic general election if Demings and Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds win their respective primaries.
Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Florida football recap
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the first edition of Monday Morning Quarterbacking, where we highlight the top Florida athletes from the football weekend that just passed and take a look at the most head-scratching decisions made on the gridiron over the weekend.
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the first edition of Monday Morning Quarterbacking, where we highlight the top Florida athletes from the football weekend that just passed and take a look at the most head-scratching decisions made on the gridiron over the weekend.
Synagogue sues Orange Co. for religious discrimination
The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County, alleging religious discrimination over a denied expansion request. The Orthodox synagogue wants to expand from a one-story building to a three-story, nine-thousand square foot center but Orange County Board of County Commissioners rejected the proposal. Eric Treene, an attorney representing the Orlando Torah Center joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to argue they were unfairly denied zoning approval, citing similar permissions approved to nearby churches, schools and a daycare center were approved in similar districts by neighborhoods.
The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County, alleging religious discrimination over a denied expansion request. The Orthodox synagogue wants to expand from a one-story building to a three-story, nine-thousand square foot center but Orange County Board of County Commissioners rejected the proposal. Eric Treene, an attorney representing the Orlando Torah Center joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to argue they were unfairly denied zoning approval, citing similar permissions approved to nearby churches, schools and a daycare center were approved in similar districts by neighborhoods.
What can college students learn from Charlie Kirk?
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down how major events like Kirk's death are discussed in his classes and how Kirk's death can be a lesson to advance political discourse between students with conflicting views on political issues.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down how major events like Kirk's death are discussed in his classes and how Kirk's death can be a lesson to advance political discourse between students with conflicting views on political issues.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in FBI custody: what's next
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. Dr. Sunny Slaughter, a law enforcement expert joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give the latest updates on the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and how the rising political tensions continue to fuel political violence across the country.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. Dr. Sunny Slaughter, a law enforcement expert joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give the latest updates on the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and how the rising political tensions continue to fuel political violence across the country.
UCF PD on securing campus after Charlie Kirk shooting
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with UCF Police Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow to break down the ways her agency adjusted their protocols in response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University and how their agency secured Kirk's previous visits to Central Florida.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with UCF Police Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow to break down the ways her agency adjusted their protocols in response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University and how their agency secured Kirk's previous visits to Central Florida.
FBI arrests Charlie Kirk Murder suspect Tyler Robinson
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. James Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this investigation, the arrest of Tyler Robinson and what could come next from this investigation.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. James Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this investigation, the arrest of Tyler Robinson and what could come next from this investigation.
Charlie Kirk Shooting video spreads on social media
Videos of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University spread across multiple social media platforms. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down some of the reasons social media algorithms push incendiary content, aren't able to instantly moderate explicit videos and photos on platforms geared around user-generated content and how people and parents can put up safeguards to avoid seeing explicit content on their feeds or their children's social media feeds.
Videos of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University spread across multiple social media platforms. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down some of the reasons social media algorithms push incendiary content, aren't able to instantly moderate explicit videos and photos on platforms geared around user-generated content and how people and parents can put up safeguards to avoid seeing explicit content on their feeds or their children's social media feeds.
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Things to watch for FBI, police
Orlando Rolon, former Orlando Police Chief joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to share his perspective on the collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the FBI and Utah law enforcement continue to investigate the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking debate appearance at Utah Valley University, threats against HBCUs across the country including Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach which caused colleges and universities to cancel classes and urge students to shelter in place and Capitol Police responding to an 'incident' at Democratic Party's national Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Orlando Rolon, former Orlando Police Chief joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to share his perspective on the collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the FBI and Utah law enforcement continue to investigate the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking debate appearance at Utah Valley University, threats against HBCUs across the country including Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach which caused colleges and universities to cancel classes and urge students to shelter in place and Capitol Police responding to an 'incident' at Democratic Party's national Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
FBI search for Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday. James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's detective and investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the search for the suspected shooter, how these open-air events can be secured and the growing outpour of reactions to Charlie Kirk's death from across the political spectrum.
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday. James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's detective and investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the search for the suspected shooter, how these open-air events can be secured and the growing outpour of reactions to Charlie Kirk's death from across the political spectrum.
Charlie Kirk shooting & rising political violence
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the rising political tensions across the U.S. leading to a string of politically-motivated attacks and why political discourse seems to be amplifying violent rhetoric and actions.
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the rising political tensions across the U.S. leading to a string of politically-motivated attacks and why political discourse seems to be amplifying violent rhetoric and actions.
What to watch in Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the investigation into the shooting from a law enforcement perspective, and to give insight on why law enforcement could be withholding surveillance video footage of the suspected gunman.
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the investigation into the shooting from a law enforcement perspective, and to give insight on why law enforcement could be withholding surveillance video footage of the suspected gunman.
Unusually quiet hurricane season reaches statistical peak
Hurricane season has reached the statistical peak of the season and we have not had a major storm hit Florida yet. This reportedly is going against the trend we’ve seen for around the last decade. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks to Fox 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard about the unusually quiet patterns, flooding impacts across Central Florida and a pleasant week of cooler weather ahead.
Hurricane season has reached the statistical peak of the season and we have not had a major storm hit Florida yet. This reportedly is going against the trend we’ve seen for around the last decade. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks to Fox 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard about the unusually quiet patterns, flooding impacts across Central Florida and a pleasant week of cooler weather ahead.